Difference between revisions of "Strawberry Queen Cake"

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2 c. sifted cake flour                   1/2 c. shortening
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2 c. sifted cake flour                   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/2 c. shortening
1-1/4 c. sugar                            1 c. minus 2 tbsp. milk
1-1/4 c. sugar                            &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 c. minus 2 tbsp. milk
 
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder                 1 tsp. vanilla
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder                 1 tsp. vanilla
 
1 tsp. salt                               &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. salt                               1/2 tsp. almond extract
                                                    3 egg whites, unbeaten
 
3 egg whites, unbeaten
 


Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening. Add 2/3 of milk, then flavorings and beat 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beater. Add remaining milk and egg whites and beat 2 minutes more. Bake in 9x13" greased pan at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Ice with Strawberry Queen Icing (see below).
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening. Add 2/3 of milk, then flavorings and beat 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beater. Add remaining milk and egg whites and beat 2 minutes more. Bake in 9x13" greased pan at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Ice with Strawberry Queen Icing (see below).




<u>STRAWBERRY QUEEN ICING</u>
<center><u>STRAWBERRY QUEEN ICING</u></center>
 
2 tbsp. shortening                       &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 or 3 c. sifted powdered sugar
 
1 tbsp. butter                           &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/3 c. well-crushed strawberries
2 tbsp. shortening                       2 or 3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt                            &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 tsp. lemon juice
 
1 tbsp. butter                            1/3 c. well-crushed strawberries
 
1/4 tsp. salt                             1 tsp. lemon juice
 


Blend shortening, butter and salt. Add gradually 1/2 c. of sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add 1-1/2 c. sugar alternately with about 1/3 c. of the crushed strawberries (use only enough berries to make a nice consistency to spread). Add lemon juice; beat well.
Blend shortening, butter and salt. Add gradually 1/2 c. of sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add 1-1/2 c. sugar alternately with about 1/3 c. of the crushed strawberries (use only enough berries to make a nice consistency to spread). Add lemon juice; beat well.
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 19 December 2021

2 c. sifted cake flour                        1/2 c. shortening
1-1/4 c. sugar                                 1 c. minus 2 tbsp. milk
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder                 1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt                                       1/2 tsp. almond extract
                                                     3 egg whites, unbeaten

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening. Add 2/3 of milk, then flavorings and beat 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beater. Add remaining milk and egg whites and beat 2 minutes more. Bake in 9x13" greased pan at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Ice with Strawberry Queen Icing (see below).


STRAWBERRY QUEEN ICING

2 tbsp. shortening                          2 or 3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter                                1/3 c. well-crushed strawberries
1/4 tsp. salt                                  1 tsp. lemon juice

Blend shortening, butter and salt. Add gradually 1/2 c. of sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add 1-1/2 c. sugar alternately with about 1/3 c. of the crushed strawberries (use only enough berries to make a nice consistency to spread). Add lemon juice; beat well.